Basement Missives
Amanda Shires “Just Be Simple” (Jason Molina, Songs: Ohia) | Live at Chicago Music Exchange
This is too damn good not to share. Amanda Shires' performance here provides the chance to hear Jason Monlina's song for the first time once again.
On Nostalgia for Video Store Rentals
Nostalgia can be a dangerous pool to dabble in, but I do miss the days where a roll of pink tokens ensured the opportunity to try games on the cheap.
Camouflage
Morning Walks
I get the chance to know her a little bit better than I do in the hustle and bustle throughout the day.
On Surf Ninjas: Lessons Learned From Bad 90s Cinema
I feel like an Iggy in a Surf Ninja movie, waxing my board rather than climbing on and carving some waves. I talk a good game, and do just enough to convince myself I'm doing good work [...] Can't rightly be a writer if I don't actually write, can I?
Purdy Good 